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TAP starts the Land Exit Process in Albania

TAP commenced the formal Land Exit process of the temporary leased land for the construction of the pipeline. A small ceremony was held on the 29th June with some of landowners to mark this key milestone. To date, more than 420 parcels have been returned to the landowners and Land Exit agreements have been signed.

The Second Round of TAP Internships Starts in Albania

TAP has selected seven students to take part in the second round of the company’s internship programme in Albania. Between July and December 2017, the interns will have hands-on exposure to the project’s key departments and receive coaching by leading local and international experts in the energy industry. More than 200 students from over 20 Albanian universities applied for the programme.

TAP Inaugurates its 6th renovated School in Albania - a €630,000 Investment

In December 2018, TAP and representatives of the Municipality of Ura Vajgurore inaugurated the “Llukë Mita” school in the Konizbalta village. TAP invested 630,000 Euro as part of its TAP’s Social and Environmental Investment (SEI) programme. The brand-new building provides optimal study conditions for 70 students and also houses the Konzibalta kindergarten, which is attended by approximately 30...

TAP Provides €200,000 for Kindergarten in Albania

On 13 December 2018, representatives of TAP and the Albanian authorities inaugurated a kindergarten in the Pashalli village, an investment amounting to 200,000 Euro. The kindergarten was completely rebuilt in the framework of TAP’s Social and Environmental Investment (SEI) programme.

Albania Livelihood Restoration Plan (in Albanian) [PDF]

TAP networking event in Albania draws interest from over 110 potential subcontractors

In light of the contract award for the construction of the onshore pipeline and the compressor stations, on 19 January, 2015, TAP facilitated a B2B supplier networking event in Tirana, Albania.

TAP Completes the 1.5 km Micro-Tunnel in Çorovoda, Albania

At the end of July 2018, TAP completed the construction of the 1.5km micro-tunnel in Skrapar, Albania. The micro-tunnel was built in approximately six months.

TAP Rehabilitates another Road in Korça, Albania

TAP and its contractors will soon complete the rehabilitation of the 12.5-kilometre road connecting the Vithkuq village with the national road Korça - Erseka.

The First Segment of TAP’s Micro-Tunnel in Albania is Completed

TAP successfully completed the 560-metre Eastern segment of its micro-tunnel in the Skrapari region. The tunnel avoids impact on the Osumi River and a newly constructed bypass road.

ESIA Albania Annex 4 – Baseline Maps and Photographic Reports [PDF]

Fier Mayor and TAP Take Stock of Albanian School Rehabilitation

Once completed in September 2017, more than 210 students of the Thanas Ikonomi school in Grecalli, Fier, will have better studying conditions.

Albanian Minister of Culture Visits TAP Archaeological Sites

The Minister of Culture of Albania and the TAP Country Manager for Albania visited two of the archaeological sites along TAP’s route, where TAP is currently carrying out excavation works

ESIA Albania Annex 11.3 – Survey Data Sheets [PDF]

TAP launches its first Supplier Networking Event in Albania

On 14 October, 2014 the Trans Adriatic Pipeline AG (TAP), the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Tirana and the Albanian Association of Constructors co-hosted a networking event with potential contractors and sub-contractors, in Hotel Rogner Tirana.

TAP Completed 19 River Crossings in Albania, Minimising Impact on Ecosystems

The pipeline crossed under river beds at depths of up to 15 m, thus avoiding impact on the valleys’ fauna and flora.

Albanian Parliament ratifies Intergovernmental Agreement on the Trans Adriatic Pipeline

On March 25, 2013 the Albanian Parliament unanimously ratified the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Albania, Italy and Greece on the construction and operation of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) project. Signed in Athens on February 13, 2013, the tri-lateral IGA confirmed the three host countries’ support for TAP and their cooperation for the project’s timely implementation.

Italian Parliament approves ratification law on the tri-lateral Intergovernmental Agreement between Italy, Greece and Albania on TAP

The IGA solidifies a range of key commitments by Italy, Greece and Albania to the forward development, construction and operation of the TAP pipeline.

TAP supports Albania’s Special Olympics delegation in the Turin World Winter Games

March 2025 – As part of its Social and Environmental Investment (SEI) programme, the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) AG supported the Albanian delegation in the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin 2025.

TAP Supports Road Safety Week in Albania

TAP joined the road safety awareness week, initiative which aims to make drivers, pedestrians and other road users more aware and careful. The Road Safety Week started on 19 November.

Energy Regulators of Greece, Albania and Italy approve TAP’s Regulatory Compliance Programme

The Programme sets out measures to exclude discriminatory conduct

TAP Introduces First Natural Gas into the Albanian Section of the Pipeline as part of its Testing Phase

On 20 May, TAP started to introduce the first natural gas into a 4 km section of the pipeline in Albania, between the Greek – Albanian border and up to the TAP metering station in Bilisht. In line with national and international safety and operational standards, this is the initial stage of the pipeline testing process, which aims to ensure that the infrastructure is entirely safe and ready for...

TAP Commits €1,5 million to Support Health Services in Greece, Albania and Italy

At TAP, health and safety come first. It is also our commitment to contribute to improving the livelihoods and quality of life of communities along TAP’s route, across our three host countries. To that effect, TAP will provide a total of 1.5 million euros to support the fight of the health services in Greece, Albania and Italy against the COVID-19 pandemic.